1970 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | NSX |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |